SAFE OPERATION-8
7. SERVICING THE MACHINE SAFELY
1. Before checking, adjusting or cleaning the machine
parts, or leaving the machine, observe the following
items.
A Stop the engine.
A Lower the bucket and attachment to the ground.
A Release the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic
system by operating the control levers.
(For details, refer to "HOW TO RELEASE
PRESSURE TRAPPED IN THE HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM".)
A Lock all control levers in neutral.
A Remove the key.
2. Never be under the machine while it is being lifted with
only the bucket. If servicing or checking underneath,
support it firmly with strong jackstands.
3. Secure the articulated steering with the steering frame
lock.
4. Keep clear of articulation area when servicing.
5. When checking or servicing the electrical system,
disconnect the battery cables.
6. It is dangerous to drain oil or coolant and to replace the
filter just after stopping the engine. Wait for the engine
to cool.
7. Do not allow an unauthorized person to service the
engine. Do not perform any work on the machine that
is not authorized. Do not try to do any repairs yourself.
Follow the Maintenance and Service procedures.
8. Do not service or check the engine until it has
completely cooled off.
9. When you drive connecting pins in or out, guard
against injury from flying pieces of metal. Use eye or
face protection.
10.Safety covers, shields, and guards may not be
modified or removed.
11.Always stop the engine before refueling. Keep away
from sparks and naked flames, while refueling. Avoid
fuel spills and overfilling the fuel tank. Keep first aid kit
and fire extinguisher nearby at all times.
12.A battery, especially when charging, will give off
hydrogen and oxygen gases that are very explosive.
Keep away from sparks and naked flames at all times.
To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit,
always disconnect the battery ground cable first and
always reconnect the ground cable last. (See
“STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY” in the
"OPERATING OF THE ENGINE" section.)
(1) Fuel tank cap
(1) Starter key
(2) Fuel tank cap
(3) Tank cap cover
(1) Battery
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